BLUES

Foundation White

#EFEEFF

RGB 239, 238, 255 · HSL 244°, 100%, 97% · CMYK 6, 7, 0, 0

Foundation White is #EFEEFF in HEX — rgb(239, 238, 255), hsl(244°, 100%, 97%), cmyk(6%, 7%, 0%, 0%).

Foundation White pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 244°, 100%, 97%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#EFEEFF

RGB239, 238, 255

HSL244°, 100%, 97%

HSV244°, 7%, 100%

CMYK6, 7, 0, 0

Decimal15724287

CSS RGBrgb(239, 238, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(244, 100%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pixie Wing 650C-1

ΔE 0.9 · #EDECFC

Dunn-Edwards

Dusk DE5938

ΔE 2.1 · #EEE9F9

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 4.3 · #EBE4F1

Dulux

Vision Quarter S43G1Q

ΔE 4.7 · #E4E2EF

Vista Paint

Natural Beauty K-71

ΔE 5.4 · #E5E5EE

Valspar

Super Nova 4004-9A

ΔE 5.6 · #DEDFEE

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 5.6 · #E3DFEC

Hallman-Lindsay

Penelope 1266

ΔE 6.2 · #E3E3EB

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 6.7 · #DDDCE9

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 6.9 · #E7E3E9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.3 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 7.6 · #DFDCE5

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8.9 · #F4F4F4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 10 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 10 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFEEFF

#FEFFF0

Analogous

#F0F6FF

#EFEEFF

#F8F0FF

Triadic

#EFEEFF

#FFF1F0

#F0FFF1

Split-Complementary

#EFEEFF

#FFF8F0

#F6FFF0

Tetradic

#EFEEFF

#FFF0F6

#FEFFF0

#F0FFF8

Monochromatic

#6257FF

#A9A3FF

#EFEEFF

#E7E5FF

Rectangle

#EFEEFF

#FFF0FE

#FEFFF0

#F0FFF1

Compound

#EFEEFF

#F8F0FF

#FEFFF0

#F6FFF0

Variations

Lighter

#F4F3FF

#F7F7FE

#FBFAFE

Darker

#948DFF

#2111FF

#0B009E

Saturation

#F5F5FA

#F1F0FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFEEFF

#ECF0FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFEEFF

#EEEEFD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFEEFF

#EEF1EF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Foundation White lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#F3DFDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EFEEFF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E0E4FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7E7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#EBF28C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EFEEFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFEEFF;

CSS Variable

--color-foundation-white: #EFEEFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foundation-white': '#EFEEFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFEEFF] text-[#EFEEFF]

SCSS

$foundation-white: #EFEEFF;

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#E5E5ED · ΔE 5.8

Purple Cream

#F0E3EC · ΔE 6.6

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#EBE3EA · ΔE 6.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFEEFF?

#EFEEFF is Foundation White, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #EFEEFF warm or cool?

Foundation White reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Foundation White?

Foundation White works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Foundation White?

Foundation White pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Foundation White?

You can download Foundation White on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Foundation White?

The hex code is #EFEEFF. In RGB it's 239, 238, 255, and in HSL it's 244°, 100%, 97%.

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